So you’re looking at hybrids…

…but you’re wondering if the higher price is a good investment, right? Is spending extra now really going to pay off at the pump?

Among the growing selection of hybrid sedans on the market, the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid price ($23,474 dealer invoice) sits at the middle, coming in higher than the Honda Civic Hybrid ($21,459 di) and lower than the Saturn Aura Hybrid ($23,960 di) and the Nissan Altima Hybrid ($24,576 di).

To find out about a 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid price in your neighborhood, visit the Toyota Camry Quote Page.

What about the price of gas?

According to NADA’s Fast Facts, for 2009, the Toyota Camry Hybrid price includes the “green” technology that gives better than average fuel economy and the luxury and equipment to compare with Toyota’s top-line Camry, the XLE. Sounds good, but what does “better than average fuel economy” mean?

The 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid gets 33-34 miles per gallon on average. Fueleconomy.gov breaks down the cost of a year driving this car - using regular gas at $3.96 per gallon - to $1746. According to one USA Today article, a driver will recoup the extra layout for the Toyota Camry Hybrid price in 1.4 years. (1) Edmunds reviews the Toyota Camry Hybrid and  mentions that tax credits can also help with recoup time. Find out more about the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit — it looks like the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid are not included this year.

What else does the Toyota Camry Hybrid price include?

When thinking about the Toyota Camry Hybrid price, there are factors to consider in addition to fuel economics. The Toyota Camry Hybrid is an Advanced Technology Partial-Zero Emissions Vehicle, which means 0% emissions - the cleanest possible rating for a gasoline-burning vehicle in terms of air pollution.

Sources:

(1) Carty, Sharon Silke. Hybrids recoup higher cost in less time. USA Today; 05/12/2008